John Hughes left to rue penalty miss as rivals share spoils

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Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Dundee United have been the surprise packages in the first half of this memorable Scottish Premiership season. Inverness’s apparent ruthlessness when against weaker opposition, and United’s flair and adoption of the continental-style of tika-taka football, has seen both sides mounting impressive charges towards the highly sought-after second position.

Those characteristics had gone missing over the festive period but their zest, panache and audacity showed glimpses of returning yesterday.

A staple of Inverness’s solid home form in the early stages of the season has been their sharp, bright starts, and in the opening minutes here they were

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Graham attempts a shot at goal under pressure from Inverness defenders

January 13 2014 Bill Murray/SNS

Graham attempts a shot at goal under pressure from Inverness defenders